[nbxx]

I'm in CA. so I carry a folding knife. Is a Stun Factory Mini 1500kv series rechargeable stun gun worth buying?

http://www.stunfactory.com/mini1500.html

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Here are some youtube videos on stun guns:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evUbyczkTic&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbW7dZJq1DM&feature=related


60k volt to 950k volt test:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZgRNJ6KWE4

[1911RjB]

nah man, its not worth it.. it won't do anymore damage to anyone then any other stun gun will.

[alucard0822]

even powerful stun guns kinda feel like getting snapped with a rubberband, this on probably feels like getting hit with a BIG rubberband, they do not use the frequencies and voltage leak to disrupt the CNS like tazers do, the prongs are too close together. The only thing more voltage does is to allow the arc to penetrate clothing better, most tazers actually run a lot less voltage, as it only takes about 1Kv to penetrate a 1mm air gap, so if the prongs are 2" away, 100Kv is all that is required to actually reach skin (2"+2"=100.8MM), depending on the resistance of the part you hit, 150Kv should be the minimum needed, and 15-20Hz is about the ideal frequency to disrupt brain and muscle activity. Tasers only use 50Kv for the initial contact and 1.2Kv sustained, but at 2 milliamps it doesn't take much power, but it is the right type to incapacitate someone, stun guns are just basically a static discharge device, just like rubbing your feet on the carpet and zapping someone with your finger, just with a higher voltage.

[nbxx]

If volts don't matter then watch this guys reaction when he is hit with higher voltage stun guns:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZgRNJ6KWE4

How do you explain his increased pain when hit with higher voltage?

[inkhead]

Anyone who says stun guns felt like a rubber band, haven't had one used on them properly. Your looking at probably 7 FULL seconds of electricity if you get zapped by a cop. Not just a 1/4 second test.

I live in California as well, and I recommend getting a good pepper spray. I have the kind that cost $80.00 looks like a small maglight on my keychain, and shoots a cloud about 10 feet. I've tested it (and not just a test water cartridge) and it is the most vile stuff you can imagine, much more effective if you happen upon somebody with a gun. Spray and run, because just the scent of it will make you choke and your eyes water.

There was a test on TV here where a guy decided to let them try all the defense weapons on him attacking another person. He even had a fake paintball gun and a rubber knife to try "attack" his victim. The stun gun he took away (he didn't know which weapon was gonna be used on him) ... long story short spray was the most effective and even stopped a person from firing a paintball round because they were on the ground crying.. While a gun might be nice, in CA i'd go with pepper spray over stun gun.

Too bad carrying a handgun wasn't easier in CA...

Besides electricity is a great way to scramble your brain...

[Patrick_Henry]

nbxx,

I'm not going to stay stun guns aren't effective, but notice what the video actually said. It said the 500,000 volt one was ruled most effective because of higher AMPS. It seems volts have little to do with it.

That said I second the pepper spray idea because of the range limitations of the stun gun, and keep carrying a good knife.